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{{short description|Developer of IoT products and solutions}}{{Multiple issues|{{advert|date=May 2024}}
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{{Infobox company
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| name = Borqs
| name = Borqs
| logo = 播思logo.jpg
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| foundation = 2007
| foundation = 2007
| location = [[United States]]
| location = [[United States]]
| key_people = '''Pat Chan'''- Chief Executive Officer and Founder<br />'''Anthony Chan''' - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer<br />'''Hareesh Ramanna''' - Executive Vice President and General Manager, Product BU<br />'''Simon Sun''' - Executive Vice President, Co-General Manager, Product Business Unit<br />'''George Thangadurai''' - Executive Vice President and President of International Business<br />
| key_people = '''Pat Chan'''- Chief Executive Officer and Founder<br />'''Anthony Chan''' - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer<br />'''Hareesh Ramanna''' - Executive Vice President and General Manager, Product BU<br />'''Simon Sun''' - Executive Vice President, Co-General Manager, Product Business Unit<br />'''George Thangadurai''' - Executive Vice President and President of International Business
| industry = [[Internet of Things]]
| industry = [[Internet of Things]]
| products = [[E2E IoT Solutions]]
| products = E2E IoT Solutions
| revenue =
| revenue =
| operating_income =
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| net_income =
| num_employees = 200-300
| num_employees = 200-300
| homepage = www.borqs.com
| homepage = borqs.com
}}
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'''Borqs Technologies Inc.''' is a publicly traded [[Internet of Things]] manufacturer.<ref>{{Cite press release|last=Inc|first=Borqs Technologies|date=2020-12-24|title=Borqs Technologies Enters Into Agreements to Extinguish Debt Totaling Approximately $18 Million and to Eliminate Institutional Loans|url=http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/12/24/2150574/0/en/Borqs-Technologies-Enters-Into-Agreements-to-Extinguish-Debt-Totaling-Approximately-18-Million-and-to-Eliminate-Institutional-Loans.html|access-date=2021-03-04|website=GlobeNewswire News Room}}</ref>
'''Borqs Technologies Inc.'''({{zh|c=播思|p=Bōsī}}), founded in 2007, Borqs marked its debut as a public company on August 18, 2017, changing its name to Borqs Technologies, Inc. Listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market, under the trading symbol, BRQS. With research and development centers in China and India—and presence in the USA, Japan and Korea—Borqs Technologies Inc. designs, develops and deploys products and turnkey [[solution]]s. In addition to developing the first commercial-grade software to support video telephony for [[Android (operating system)|Android]], Borqs was selected by [[Qualcomm]] in 2016 to partner in developing the world’s first 4G Android wearable, which includes smartwatches for children and adults, as well as watches designed for fitness.


== History ==
== History ==
Borqs has been a member of the [[Open Handset Alliance]] since 2008 and is also a member of the [[Symbian Foundation]]. Borqs is notable as the developer of the [[OPhone]], or Open Mobile System (OMS), for [[China Mobile]].<ref name="Marbridge">[http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/2011-06-08/article/46775/borqs_to_launch_ophone_30_in_q1_2012 Borqs to Launch OPhone 3.0 in Q1 2012], Marbridge Consulting Daily Report.</ref> The OPhone is a Linux-kernel-based open source software platform that has been used in conjunction with China Mobile's proprietary [[TD-SCDMA]] [[3G]] network.
Borqs has been a member of the [[Open Handset Alliance]] since 2008 and is also a member of the [[Symbian Foundation]]. Borqs is notable as the developer of the [[OPhone]], or Open Mobile System (OMS), for [[China Mobile]].<ref name="Marbridge">[http://www.marbridgeconsulting.com/marbridgedaily/2011-06-08/article/46775/borqs_to_launch_ophone_30_in_q1_2012 Borqs to Launch OPhone 3.0 in Q1 2012], Marbridge Consulting Daily Report.</ref> The OPhone is a Linux-based open-source software platform that has been used in conjunction with China Mobile's proprietary [[TD-SCDMA]] [[3G]] network.


Version 2.0 of the Ophone software has 50,000 registered developers and was launched in late 2009. China Mobile has signed up more than 20 handset vendors to develop phones for the Ophone OS.<ref name="telecoms1">[http://www.telecoms.com/21334/chinese-android-ophone-2-0-makes-debut/ Chinese Android Ophone 2.0 Makes Debut], telecoms.com.</ref> OPhone accounted for 38% of the TD-SCDMA [[smartphone]] market at the end of 2011.<ref name="Marbridge" /> It has been speculated in the Chinese media that, in time, the OPhone may break away from Android entirely and establish itself as a fully independent operating system.<ref name="tech163">{{cite web|date=2011-05-04|title=Ophone may leave Android and establish its own Linux-Based Kernel System|url=http://tech.163.com/11/0504/00/735U06T9000915BE.html|language=Chinese|quote=According to the original copyright restrictions for Android, at the necessary time OPhone will be able to completely cast off the Android name and establish itself independently, becoming a completely new smartphone terminal Operating System.}}</ref>
Version 2.0 of the Ophone software was launched in late 2009, and gained 50,000 registered developers. China Mobile signed up more than 20 handset vendors to develop phones for the Ophone OS.<ref name="telecoms1">[http://www.telecoms.com/21334/chinese-android-ophone-2-0-makes-debut/ Chinese Android Ophone 2.0 Makes Debut], telecoms.com.</ref> OPhone accounted for 38% of the TD-SCDMA [[smartphone]] market at the end of 2011.<ref name="Marbridge" />


Borqs has brought its OPhone software to the US under the name Android+.<ref name="IDG News">[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9177461/China_s_OPhone_to_find_its_way_to_US_as_Android_ China's OPhone to find its way to US as Android+], Computer World</ref> Borqs provided software under the Android+ branding for [[Dell]]'s line-up of smartphones in the US.<ref name="ChinICT">[https://archive.is/20130209225703/http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjMyNzY1MjY0.html ChinICT Conference], China Tech Stars ''3:00''</ref>
Borqs has brought its OPhone software to the US under the name Android+.<ref name="IDG News">[http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9177461/China_s_OPhone_to_find_its_way_to_US_as_Android_ China's OPhone to find its way to US as Android+], Computer World</ref> Borqs provided software under the Android+ branding for [[Dell]]'s line-up of smartphones in the US.<ref name="ChinICT">[https://archive.today/20130209225703/http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjMyNzY1MjY0.html ChinICT Conference], China Tech Stars ''3:00''</ref>


==Milestones==
==History (Cont.)==
* 2007-2008 Establish R&D centers in Beijing, China and Bengaluru, India
* 2007{{En dash}}2008 - Established R&D centers in Beijing, China, Bengaluru, and India
* 2007 Partnered with [[Google]] Open Handset Alliance (OHA)
* 2007 - Partnered with [[Google]] Open Handset Alliance (OHA)
* 2008 [[China Mobile]], [[Softbank]], [[Vodafone]] and Borqs set the formation of Joint Innovation Laboratory (JIL)
* 2008 - [[China Mobile]], [[Softbank]], [[Vodafone]] and Borqs set the formation of Joint Innovation Laboratory (JIL)
* 2011 Established strategic partnership with [[Intel]]
* 2011 - Established strategic partnership with [[Intel]]
* 2011 Cooperated with [[Wholesale Applications Community|WAC]] to realize full compatibility with the Web Runtime 1.0 in the Google Android platform
* 2011 - Cooperated with [[Wholesale Applications Community|WAC]] to realize full compatibility with the Web Runtime 1.0 in the Google Android platform
* 2013 Joined [[Linux]] Foundation
* 2013 - Joined [[Linux]] Foundation
* 2013 Established strategic partnership with [[Qualcomm]]
* 2013 - Established strategic partnership with [[Qualcomm]]
* 2014 Established joint venture with [[Positivo]] in Brazil
* 2014 - Established joint venture with [[Positivo]] in Brazil
* 2010-2014 Established Android mobile services with [[China Mobile]] and [[SingTel]] Group
* 2010{{En dash}}2014 - Established Android mobile services with [[China Mobile]] and [[SingTel]] Group
* 2014 In cooperation with [[Sonim]], Borqs delivered [[AT&T]] Push-To-Talk Android phone
* 2014 - In cooperation with [[Sonim]], Borqs delivered [[AT&T]] Push-To-Talk Android phone
* 2015 Provided Android enhancement and product realization for [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]]’s tablet
* 2015 - Provided Android enhancement and product realization for [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]]’s tablet
* 2015 In cooperation with ElaCarte, Borqs developed ruggedized restaurant ordering tablets
* 2015 - In cooperation with ElaCarte, Borqs developed ruggedized restaurant ordering tablets
* 2011-2015 Developed 50+ Android devices, 10M+ commercial shipments in 15+ countries
* 2011{{En dash}}2015 - Developed 50+ Android devices, 10M+ commercial shipments in 15+ countries
* 2015-2016 Supported [[Vizio]] for Smart TV remote control
* 2015{{En dash}}2016 - Supported [[Vizio]] for Smart TV remote control
* 2015-2016 Provided the In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) s/w and solutions for [[Geely]]
* 2015{{En dash}}2016 - Provided the In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) s/w and solutions for [[Geely]]
* 2016 Supported [[Reliance Communications|Reliance]] for the world's first 4.75G phone
* 2016 - Supported [[Reliance Communications|Reliance]] for the world's first 4.75G phone
* 2016 Launched [[Anda (company)|Anda]]’s [http://www.anda.pe/] Symbol-based Communication Wearable for Children at [[COMPUTEX]] 2016
* 2016 - Launched Anda’s [http://www.anda.pe/] Symbol-based Communication Wearable for Children at [[COMPUTEX]] 2016
* 2016 Partnered with [[Qualcomm]] in developing the world’s first 4G Android wearable device
* 2016 - Partnered with [[Qualcomm]] in developing the world's first 4G Android wearable device
* 2017 Marked debut as a public company on The [[NASDAQ]] Stock Market under the trading symbol, BRQS.
* 2017 - Marked debut as a public company on The [[NASDAQ]] Stock Market under the trading symbol, BRQS.
* 2017 Exhibited the world’s first [[NB-IoT]] tracker based on [[Qualcomm]]’s wear platform during [[China Mobile]] Global Partners Conference
* 2017 - Exhibited the world's first [[NB-IoT]] tracker based on [[Qualcomm]]’s wear platform during [[China Mobile]] Global Partners Conference
* 2018 Signed letter of intent to acquire electric vehicle control company Shanghai KADI Machinery Technology Co., Ltd
* 2018 - Signed letter of intent to acquire electric vehicle control company Shanghai KADI Machinery Technology Co., Ltd
* 2018 Signed agreement to acquire a major Chinese EMS – Shenzhen Crave Communication
* 2018 - Signed agreement to acquire a major Chinese EMS – Shenzhen Crave Communication
* 2022 - Stock had lost more than 97% of its value


==Investors==
==Investors==
* [[GSR Ventures]] [http://www.gsrventures.cn/en/portfolio/10-enterprise/28-borqs.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180502140430/http://www.gsrventures.cn/en/portfolio/10-enterprise/28-borqs.html |date=2018-05-02 }}
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* [[Intel]] Capital [http://www.intelcapital.com/portfolio/company.html?id=15816] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727031603/http://www.intelcapital.com/portfolio/company.html?id=15816 |date=2020-07-27 }}
* GSR Ventures [http://www.gsrventures.cn/en/portfolio/10-enterprise/28-borqs.html]
* [[Intel]] Capital [http://www.intelcapital.com/portfolio/company.html?id=15816]
* Keystone Capital [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/money/just-ahead-of-reverse-merger-iot-devices-developer-borqs-gets-10-million/articleshow/57613261.cms] [http://www.borqs.com/board-directors]
* Keystone Capital [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/money/just-ahead-of-reverse-merger-iot-devices-developer-borqs-gets-10-million/articleshow/57613261.cms] [http://www.borqs.com/board-directors]
* [[Norwest Venture Partners]] [https://www.gurufocus.com/news/578047/norwest-venture-partners-x-l-p-buys-borqs-technologies-inc]
* [[Norwest Venture Partners]] [https://www.gurufocus.com/news/578047/norwest-venture-partners-x-l-p-buys-borqs-technologies-inc]
* [[Qualcomm]] Ventures [https://www.qualcommventures.com/companies/internet-things/borqs]
* [[Qualcomm]] Ventures [https://www.qualcommventures.com/companies/internet-things/borqs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125083933/https://qualcommventures.com/companies/internet-things/borqs |date=2021-01-25 }}
* [[Pacific Securities]] Co., Ltd. [https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-pacific-securities-unit-buys-borqs-idUSL4N1L91LL]
* [[Pacific Securities]] Co., Ltd. [https://www.reuters.com/article/brief-pacific-securities-unit-buys-borqs-idUSL4N1L91LL]
* The SBI & TH Venture Capital [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/vprr/0806/08067456.pdf]
* The SBI & TH Venture Capital [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/vprr/0806/08067456.pdf]
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[OPhone]]
*[[OPhone]]

==References==
==References==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist|2}}

Latest revision as of 13:00, 28 December 2024

Borqs
Company typePublic (Stock Quote:BRQS)[1]
IndustryInternet of Things
Founded2007
HeadquartersUnited States
Key people
Pat Chan- Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Anthony Chan - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Hareesh Ramanna - Executive Vice President and General Manager, Product BU
Simon Sun - Executive Vice President, Co-General Manager, Product Business Unit
George Thangadurai - Executive Vice President and President of International Business
ProductsE2E IoT Solutions
Number of employees
200-300
Websiteborqs.com

Borqs Technologies Inc. is a publicly traded Internet of Things manufacturer.[1]

History

[edit]

Borqs has been a member of the Open Handset Alliance since 2008 and is also a member of the Symbian Foundation. Borqs is notable as the developer of the OPhone, or Open Mobile System (OMS), for China Mobile.[2] The OPhone is a Linux-based open-source software platform that has been used in conjunction with China Mobile's proprietary TD-SCDMA 3G network.

Version 2.0 of the Ophone software was launched in late 2009, and gained 50,000 registered developers. China Mobile signed up more than 20 handset vendors to develop phones for the Ophone OS.[3] OPhone accounted for 38% of the TD-SCDMA smartphone market at the end of 2011.[2]

Borqs has brought its OPhone software to the US under the name Android+.[4] Borqs provided software under the Android+ branding for Dell's line-up of smartphones in the US.[5]

History (Cont.)

[edit]
  • 2007–2008 - Established R&D centers in Beijing, China, Bengaluru, and India
  • 2007 - Partnered with Google Open Handset Alliance (OHA)
  • 2008 - China Mobile, Softbank, Vodafone and Borqs set the formation of Joint Innovation Laboratory (JIL)
  • 2011 - Established strategic partnership with Intel
  • 2011 - Cooperated with WAC to realize full compatibility with the Web Runtime 1.0 in the Google Android platform
  • 2013 - Joined Linux Foundation
  • 2013 - Established strategic partnership with Qualcomm
  • 2014 - Established joint venture with Positivo in Brazil
  • 2010–2014 - Established Android mobile services with China Mobile and SingTel Group
  • 2014 - In cooperation with Sonim, Borqs delivered AT&T Push-To-Talk Android phone
  • 2015 - Provided Android enhancement and product realization for Sprint’s tablet
  • 2015 - In cooperation with ElaCarte, Borqs developed ruggedized restaurant ordering tablets
  • 2011–2015 - Developed 50+ Android devices, 10M+ commercial shipments in 15+ countries
  • 2015–2016 - Supported Vizio for Smart TV remote control
  • 2015–2016 - Provided the In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) s/w and solutions for Geely
  • 2016 - Supported Reliance for the world's first 4.75G phone
  • 2016 - Launched Anda’s [2] Symbol-based Communication Wearable for Children at COMPUTEX 2016
  • 2016 - Partnered with Qualcomm in developing the world's first 4G Android wearable device
  • 2017 - Marked debut as a public company on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the trading symbol, BRQS.
  • 2017 - Exhibited the world's first NB-IoT tracker based on Qualcomm’s wear platform during China Mobile Global Partners Conference
  • 2018 - Signed letter of intent to acquire electric vehicle control company Shanghai KADI Machinery Technology Co., Ltd
  • 2018 - Signed agreement to acquire a major Chinese EMS – Shenzhen Crave Communication
  • 2022 - Stock had lost more than 97% of its value

Investors

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Inc, Borqs Technologies (2020-12-24). "Borqs Technologies Enters Into Agreements to Extinguish Debt Totaling Approximately $18 Million and to Eliminate Institutional Loans". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Retrieved 2021-03-04. {{cite press release}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ a b Borqs to Launch OPhone 3.0 in Q1 2012, Marbridge Consulting Daily Report.
  3. ^ Chinese Android Ophone 2.0 Makes Debut, telecoms.com.
  4. ^ China's OPhone to find its way to US as Android+, Computer World
  5. ^ ChinICT Conference, China Tech Stars 3:00
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